Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Diner's, Drive-ins & Dives

Ok, Ok, I know what you're thinking...isn't that the title of the Food Network show about greasy white-trash joints? Well, ok you might not actually be thinking that as you are probably not a big Food Network dork like me (and the funny thing is I love the shows but hate cooking!) Anyways, it's a show hosted by a blonde haired beefhead named Guy Fieri who visits American Diners, Drive-ins & Dives (hence the show title) and ravishes their speciality-whether it be pulled pork sandwiches or ten pound burgers. The other strange thing is that I'm a vegetarian so it's not like I can eat any of the food he's reviewing but I think the visual sensation of watching a burger is almost as good as eating one!

So, this show got me to thinking- what are my favourite Ottawa diners, drive-ins and dives? Well as far as Diners go- the Wellington Diner is a 5 minute walk from my condo and it serves delicious perogies. My boyfriend and I walked there on Sunday night for a breakfast-dinner (aren't those the best-especially if you don't wake up until 5 p.m. as I did!) I ordered a fruit and yogourt parfait (of galaxy proportions) and he ordered blueberry pancakes with sliced bananas. On the walk there, we passed by some rather interesting fire hydrant sculptures mimicking various vegetables and local businesses.